Strong women’s presence in Beirut anti-corruption actions

In a feature published last Saturday , L’Orient Le Jour shed light on the notable role of women in the ongoing protests in Beirut against corruption through interviewing a number of women activists participating in the civil campaigns. One film director and actress in ‘You Stink’ campaign, Farah El Shaer told the newspaper that she is active on different levels, including organization and decision making, pointing that women in her country are generally marginalized because of discriminatory laws, particularly those that concern protection at home and at work. She noted that while Lebanese women are virtually absent from the political life, they are largely present as civil campaigners and have clearly spelled out their demands. Dani Jouni, another activist from ‘Bidna N7hasseb’ campaign emphasised that men and women are equally playing their roles within the civil movement. (Daily Star, September 12, 2015)